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10/08/2003 02:46:20 PM · #1 |
I have a question about the order to best process images in the computer. So far, I have been just fiddling around with different things and seeing how they work. I am assuming that there is some order to the process and thought I'd ask rather than just mucking around. The basic steps I have been following with straight images (no masks/layers etc) are:
1. Crop/resize
2. adjust levels/contrast
3. Other effects (if used)
4. De-noise (if needed) been playing with Neat Image, dunno if there are other tools I should look at.
5. USM
How do you do it? Am I missing something? something critical?
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10/08/2003 08:02:42 PM · #2 |
| Do it in any order that suits your fancy. |
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10/08/2003 08:09:42 PM · #3 |
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10/08/2003 09:06:59 PM · #4 |
Most workflows mention croping very early in the sequence but for challenges (if I recall correctly) any noise reduction or filters allowed should be applied to the whole image!
I have taken this to mean that any cropping comes after "adjustments" then you can move on to resizing for entry.
Or for DPC purposes can you crop then adjust?
I would welcome a definitive answer on this one.
TIA |
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10/08/2003 09:21:33 PM · #5 |
why does it matter if you apply a filter to parts of a picture that you cut off?
The rule about the whole image relates to the image you wish to enter. It doesn't matter if you cropped things out of it initially. As long as that new whole image is not spot edited in any way. Does that make sense?
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10/08/2003 09:45:35 PM · #6 |
| One thing to add is; save two of the .tiff images. One that is unedited, and the one you work on. This way you have a base to work from and have to worry about multi-generation losses to your image. |
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10/08/2003 09:51:56 PM · #7 |
Far as I know, Frisca's right. At least I hope so.
However, I try to wait to resize until near the end. I usually use NI first - not sure this makes sense, but it seems like that avoids an extra JPG compression when saving. Then I do any manipulations - crop, levels/curves, colors, etc. Then I do a sharpen and save the full (minus any crop) resolution image as a PSD file - first, so I'll have an image with enough resolution to work with making prints, and second so it isn't compressed so I can go back and make more edits if necessary. Then I finally resize to challenge resolution and apply a second USM to compensate for and softness introduced when resizing. This is usually very slight, but it usually is beneficial.
I should say, when I'm really thinking about what I'm doing, those are the general steps I take. More often then not, I forget at least one or two of those. :( |
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10/08/2003 10:39:19 PM · #8 |
| I ahve to agree with the point about backups. I always put my original shots in a sub-folder called 'originals', then save edited versions in another directory. Better safe than sorry. This should be your very first step before any other processing. |
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10/09/2003 05:03:52 AM · #9 |
Hi frisca
I see what you mean.
I suppose I was reading too much into the rules about the "whole" and "original" image.
Makes me rethink my approach slightly - cropping first if required to improve composition would at least help the look whilst taking other actions. |
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